** FILE ** In this file photo, rock musician Ted Nugent, left, and Texas Gov. Rick Perry, right, speak during an appearance on national television in Crawford, Texas, Saturday, June 4, 2005. Hours after Gov. Rick Perry kicked off his second full term in office on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2007, rocker Ted Nugent helped him celebrate at a black-tie gala, but not all attendees were pleased by the performance. Using machine guns as props, Nugent appeared onstage as the final act of the inaugural ball wearing a cut-off T-shirt emblazoned with the Confederate flag and shouting offensive remarks about non-English speakers, according to people who were in attendance. less

** FILE ** In this file photo, rock musician Ted Nugent, left, and Texas Gov. Rick Perry, right, speak during an appearance on national television in Crawford, Texas, Saturday, June 4, 2005. Hours after Gov. ... more

LAS VEGAS - FEBRUARY 06: Music artist Ted Nugent autographs a bow after he was inducted into the National Bowhunters Hall of Fame during the National Field Archery Association's World Archery Festival at the Riviera Hotel & Casino February 6, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Nugent was inducted in the Excellence in Bowhunting and Literary Excellence categories. less

LAS VEGAS - FEBRUARY 06: Music artist Ted Nugent autographs a bow after he was inducted into the National Bowhunters Hall of Fame during the National Field Archery Association's World Archery Festival at the ... more

** ADVANCE FOR MONDAY, MAY 16 ** Ted Nugent walks with his dogs on his ranch near Crawford, Texas, Friday, April 22, 2005. At 56, Nugent is ever the Motor City Madman - the hyper rock star, avid hunter and outspoken National Rifle Association board member. But the newly relocated Texan can't help but be amused by his newfound acceptance among more and more Americans. (AP Photo/LM Otero). HOUCHRON CAPTION (05/22/2005 - 2-star) SECMETRO: TEXAN BY CHOICE: Ted Nugent returns to his house after bow-hunting practice on his property near Crawford. less

** ADVANCE FOR MONDAY, MAY 16 ** Ted Nugent walks with his dogs on his ranch near Crawford, Texas, Friday, April 22, 2005. At 56, Nugent is ever the Motor City Madman - the hyper rock star, avid hunter and ... more

FILE - In this May 1, 2011 file photo, musician and gun rights activist Ted Nugent addresses a seminar at the National Rifle Association's convention in Pittsburgh. Nugent says he will meet with the Secret Service on Thursday to explain his raucous remarks about what he called Barack Obamas evil, America-hating administration _ comments that some critics interpreted as a threat against the president. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File) less

FILE - In this May 1, 2011 file photo, musician and gun rights activist Ted Nugent addresses a seminar at the National Rifle Association's convention in Pittsburgh. Nugent says he will meet with the Secret ... more

Ted Nugent play the national anthem at a political where Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin endorses Texas Governor Rick Perry reelection campaign at Cy-Fair ISD's Berry Center Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010, in Cypress.

Ted Nugent play the national anthem at a political where Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin endorses Texas Governor Rick Perry reelection campaign at Cy-Fair ISD's Berry Center Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010, in Cypress.

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In this May 19, 2006 file photo, Ted Nugent performs during the opening ceremony of the National Rifle Association annual convention in Milwaukee. Nugent conducted an estate sale over the weekend, peddling big game trophies to make relocation to a nearby Texas ranch a bit easier. less

In this May 19, 2006 file photo, Ted Nugent performs during the opening ceremony of the National Rifle Association annual convention in Milwaukee. Nugent conducted an estate sale over the weekend, peddling ... more